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BD SWAB ALCOHOL

Received Dec 2, 2021 · Event occurred Nov 3, 2021

Report 1920898-2021-01259 · MDR key 12920493

Device

Generic name

Pad, Alcohol, Device Disinfectant

Catalog number

326895

Lot number

0201275

Product problems

  • Missing Information
  • Missing Information

Patient

Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EXPIRATION DATE IS MISSING ON SHELF PACK AND INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING OF A BD SWAB ALCOHOL. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: IT WAS REPORTED BY THE CONSUMER, THE EXPIRATION DATE WAS NOT ON THE BOX OF ALCOHOL SWABS.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

DATE OF EVENT: UNKNOWN. MEDICAL DEVICE EXPIRATION DATE: UNKNOWN. INITIAL REPORTER STATE: ADDRESS INFORMATION WAS NOT ABLE TO BE OBTAINED, THEREFORE, NJ WAS USED AS A PLACE HOLDER. INVESTIGATION SUMMARY: NO SAMPLES (INCLUDING PHOTOS) WERE RETURNED THEREFORE THE COMPLAINT COULD NOT BE CONFIRMED AND THE ROOT CAUSE IS UNDETERMINED. THIS IS THE 1ST COMPLAINT FOR THE REPORTED LOT NUMBER. DUE TO THIS BATCH BEING MANUFACTURED IN 2010 AND FILES ARE RETAINED FOR 7 YEARS, NO DHR REVIEW CAN BE COMPLETED.